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The renowned DRMI Geeks & Gramps Program needs your help!
Our dynamic youth “Geeks” (ages 8-18) are conducting a community-wide survey to learn about how older generations are using technology to stay engaged. This information will be used to obtain data that will help us to target our technology-based programs and workshops for future programming geared to older generations. The survey is designed for adults ages 50 and older. The survey should take approximately (7-10) minutes to complete. The survey is anonymous. The survey will close at midnight on May 25, 2022, so please complete it at your earliest convenience. Use this link to access the survey or scan the QR code: https://famu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_begQQEJKJtsoWj4 The Geeks appreciate your feedback and time. The Geeks appreciate your feedback and time. Thank you to our funder, RRF Foundation for Aging, and our partner and survey developer, the CEPRA Program - Department of Psychology/College of Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities at FAMU. Feel free to visit our website for more information at www.drmius.com. |
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DRMI Geeks & Gramps Program Launches
SENIOR MOMENTS
DRMI Geeks & Gramps Program is proud to announce the launch of its SENIOR MOMENTS series. Meet our first exemplary senior, Mrs. Nancy O'Farrell, Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Health, Tallahassee Chapter. Click Nancy's picture below to view her full story on the DRMI Geeks & Gramps YouTube channel. Senior Moments offers seniors an opportunity to share their thoughts, feelings, expertise, advice and words of wisdom with other seniors and youth in our community. WE ARE SEEKING OTHER SENIORS TO SHARE YOUR STORY. Please complete an application or visit our website for more information.
DRMI Geeks & Gramps Program Highlighted in Our Main Sponsor (RRF Foundation for Aging) Issue Brief
Engaged and Thriving: Promoting Social and Intergenerational Connectedness highlights the crisis of #socialisolation and #loneliness and introduces some of the solutions that @RRFAging is supporting including the DRMI Geeks & Gramps Program. Click either picture to learn more.
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Check Us Out On WCTV (click the picture)
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
DRMI's Geeks & Gramps (grandparents) Program is a secular (non-religious) program that provides FREE technology support and training for seniors facilitated by youth ages 8-18. The DRMI Geeks & Gramps Program has been awarded a $15,000 direct services grant from the Foundation for Aging. This grant allows DRMI to partner with the Center for Ethnic Psychological Research & Application (CEPRA) of the College of Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Gadsden Senior Center and other local senior and community centers. CEPRA/FAMU will assist DRMI in group comparison and research on social emotional outcomes, mental wellness outcomes and technology competency of participating older adults and youth before/after program interactions. The Corona Virus pandemic, social and political action, and economic downturn has many of us trying to figure out just what our "new normal" will look like. Some older adults lack the confidence to effectively use technology to stay connected. The DRMI Geeks & Gramps Program helps seniors feel more inclusive by sharing their own stories and mentoring youth through Senior Moments, and keeps older adults engaged in life-long learning, social inclusion, and cultivation of intergenerational relationships. Youth (Geeks) develop life skills, leadership and work-readiness skills and explore ageism and age stereotypes, learn how to embrace the differences and use the similarities to bridge the generation gap and ways to narrow it. Youth and Seniors are inspired to volunteer and understand the importance of community service and its positive impact on their community.
DRMI is actively recruiting:
* Older adults interested in serving as mentors for youth and sharing their knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) via virtual platforms called Senior Moments.
* Youth ages 8-18 interested in teaching older adults digital and internet integrity, and cyber/internet security.
To register, seniors or youth can click HERE or you can also register at VOLUNTEER MATCH
DRMI's Geeks & Gramps (grandparents) Program is a secular (non-religious) program that provides FREE technology support and training for seniors facilitated by youth ages 8-18. The DRMI Geeks & Gramps Program has been awarded a $15,000 direct services grant from the Foundation for Aging. This grant allows DRMI to partner with the Center for Ethnic Psychological Research & Application (CEPRA) of the College of Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Gadsden Senior Center and other local senior and community centers. CEPRA/FAMU will assist DRMI in group comparison and research on social emotional outcomes, mental wellness outcomes and technology competency of participating older adults and youth before/after program interactions. The Corona Virus pandemic, social and political action, and economic downturn has many of us trying to figure out just what our "new normal" will look like. Some older adults lack the confidence to effectively use technology to stay connected. The DRMI Geeks & Gramps Program helps seniors feel more inclusive by sharing their own stories and mentoring youth through Senior Moments, and keeps older adults engaged in life-long learning, social inclusion, and cultivation of intergenerational relationships. Youth (Geeks) develop life skills, leadership and work-readiness skills and explore ageism and age stereotypes, learn how to embrace the differences and use the similarities to bridge the generation gap and ways to narrow it. Youth and Seniors are inspired to volunteer and understand the importance of community service and its positive impact on their community.
DRMI is actively recruiting:
* Older adults interested in serving as mentors for youth and sharing their knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) via virtual platforms called Senior Moments.
* Youth ages 8-18 interested in teaching older adults digital and internet integrity, and cyber/internet security.
To register, seniors or youth can click HERE or you can also register at VOLUNTEER MATCH
Scan QR Code to Apply for program or to volunteer
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SUPPORTERS/SPONSORS:
The Foundation for Aging visit: https://www.rrf.org/apply-for-a-grant/
The Awesome Foundation visit: https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/chapters/tallahassee
ROSS STORES visit: Store Based Giving Guidelines - Ross Corporate Website - Ross Stores, Inc.
Center for Ethnic Psychological Research & Application (CEPRA)/Dept. of Psychology at FAMU: http://cssah.famu.edu/departments-and-centers/center-for-ethnic-psychological-research-and-application/index.php
City of Tallahassee
Leon County
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The Awesome Foundation
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We are recruiting innovative seniors and tech savvy youth ages 8-18 for the Geeks & Gramps Program. For more information call Call 877-572-3399 ext 2 for details.
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The Geeks & Gramps Program provides an opportunity for social and intergenerational connectedness and engagement between seniors and youth 8-18. It helps to bridge generational gaps and bridges the digital divide by helping seniors to stay connected to family, friends, neighbors and community members. Youth learn life skills that can be used for a lifetime, and seniors feel more confident with technology. The Geeks & Gramps Program helps seniors have a stronger sense of purpose and well-being, and youth are transformed through volunteerism.
The Geeks & Gramps Program partners local youth 8-18 (Geeks) with seniors (Gramps=grandparents), to coach and learn from each other through technology. Youth participate in a comprehensive 2.5 hour workshop, learning about the various generations, effective communication skills, group dynamics, team building, presentation and life skills. Youth are then ready to go on site (or virtually) to senior centers, churches, community events, etc. to demonstrate their skills as SMEs (subject matter experts). Seniors have the opportunity to share their wisdom, knowledge, insights and skills on various topics, and mentor youth towards success through
Click HERE to view media coverage by WCTV of the Geeks & Gramps Program held at the Gadsden Senior Services Center in Quincy, FL on June 17, 2019 (we visited them again on January 3, 2020). We also thank the Gadsden Senior Services Center in Chattahoochee, FL which sponsored the program on July 29, 2019.
Special thanks to the awesome staff and seniors at both Gadsden Senior Centers. We are especially thankful for our youth who made these events a huge success, and the parents who trusted us with their children!
The Geeks & Gramps Program partners local youth 8-18 (Geeks) with seniors (Gramps=grandparents), to coach and learn from each other through technology. Youth participate in a comprehensive 2.5 hour workshop, learning about the various generations, effective communication skills, group dynamics, team building, presentation and life skills. Youth are then ready to go on site (or virtually) to senior centers, churches, community events, etc. to demonstrate their skills as SMEs (subject matter experts). Seniors have the opportunity to share their wisdom, knowledge, insights and skills on various topics, and mentor youth towards success through
Click HERE to view media coverage by WCTV of the Geeks & Gramps Program held at the Gadsden Senior Services Center in Quincy, FL on June 17, 2019 (we visited them again on January 3, 2020). We also thank the Gadsden Senior Services Center in Chattahoochee, FL which sponsored the program on July 29, 2019.
Special thanks to the awesome staff and seniors at both Gadsden Senior Centers. We are especially thankful for our youth who made these events a huge success, and the parents who trusted us with their children!
2021 DRMI Geeks & Gramps Goes Virtual
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In case you missed it live, visit DRMI's YouTube Channel
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eLueF6L4Fuc
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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6TFOqOgynVk
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2020 Gadsden Senior Center in Quincy, FL
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Created by "Geek" Aaron Thomas, 2020
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